NTSB investigations: Beech V35B, CA
31 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech V35B. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1973 | 1 |
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| 1975 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151548'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151548'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB WPR23LA077Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35B · Livermore, CAThe pilot’s inadvertent use of the mixture control instead of the throttle, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB WPR21FA273Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35 · Angwin, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aborted landing after an unstabilized approach and hard landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…NTSB WPR20LA295Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Three Rivers, CAThe pilot’s controlled flight into terrain while operating in conditions of reduced visibility due to smoke.NTSB WPR14FA349Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Novato, CAThe instrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a visual approach to the airport in night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of situational awareness, the…NTSB WPR13CA249Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech V35B · Kernville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions.NTSB WPR12LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker Beech V35B · Coalinga, CAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR10LA408Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Sacramento, CAA total loss of engine power during descent due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to ensure that the fuel cap was secured during the preflight inspection.NTSB WPR09LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Groveland, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09FA061Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Warner Springs, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from terrain during a low altitude maneuver.NTSB LAX08FA152Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Fall River Mills, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB LAX08FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft V35B · Selma, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control resulting in the in-flight break-up of the airplane due to aerodynamic overload. Contributing factors included the pilot's impairment due to multiple medical conditions and due to recent use of alcohol.NTSB LAX06LA249Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Independence, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning regarding the selection of the altitude and route of flight, which resulted in a collision with terrain in a box canyon after encountering mountain wave.NTSB LAX03LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Livermore, CAThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during cruise flight.NTSB LAX97FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Lake Tahoe, CAthe pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather and improper in-flight planning and decision making.NTSB LAX96LA175Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Santa Barbara, CAThe pilot's failure to select a fuel tank containing an adequate quantity of fuel prior to landing, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB LAX96FA086Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Delano, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during an IFR circling approach. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience in high performance aircraft.NTSB LAX90LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Big Bear, CAThe fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadvertent selection of an empty fuel tank.NTSB LAX88FA129Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Oildale, CAImproper maintenance given by the fixed based operator.NTSB LAX86FA248Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Del Rey Oaks, CAApproaching the destination arpt the plt informed ATC that he did not feel well and desired to land 'as quickly as possible.' The plt was cleared to land. While on a right base leg the acft pitched 45 degrees nose down, and collided with terrain and a…NTSB LAX85LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Oceano, CAThe plt made a forced landing after a total loss of power during the takeoff climb & the acft sustained substantial damage. In a subsequent conversation the plt stated that the fuel selector was either positioned on the left tip tank, or it was positioned in…NTSB LAX83FVG09Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBeech V35B · Copperopolis, CAThe acft was observed taking off to the south from the plt's private strip. The acft made a 180 deg turn & flew over theplt's residence near the runway. A momentary increase in eng RPM was heard. The acft then made another 180 deg turn & flew down the runway…NTSB LAX82FA240Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · 37 Nm Nw. Of Re, CADuring a weather briefing before takeoff, the pilot was advised of flight precautions for turbulence, IFR conditions, and icing. While en route at 12,000 ft, the pilot reported that he was picking up rime ice. He was cleared to 11,000 and then 10,000 ft. when…NTSB LAX82DA151Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech V35B · Terminal Island, CAThe pilot and a mechanic were on a flight to test the aircraft after changing the magnetos, spark plugs, and ignition harness. During the flight, the engine began running rough, but smoothed out after the boost pump was switched on. A short time later, the…NTSB LAX82DA101Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech V35B · Taft, CAThe aircraft made contact with an antenna during a low pass over a job site. The windshield shattered and the engine stalled forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing.NTSB LAX82FUA04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech V35B · Fullerton, CANTSB LAX80DVG72Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech V35 · Fort Jones, CANTSB LAX80FUM21Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech V35B · Imperial, CANTSB LAX80FA006Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech V35B · Lucerne Valley, CANTSB UNK79X0115Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech V35B · Fresno, CANTSB LAX75AL040Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech V35B · Cherry Valley, CANTSB OAK73DVD47Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech V35B · Novato, CA